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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.33, 726.68 and 253.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.33, 726.68 and 253.74 is: 379.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.33 : 726.68 = 253.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.33/726.68 = 253.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.33x = 726.68 × 253.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.33x = 184,388.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,388.42/485.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.92

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